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General Mills’ Häagen-Dazs China Sale Signals A Bigger Portfolio Shake-Up!

General Mills has agreed to sell its Häagen-Dazs ice-cream shops and gifting business in mainland China to an investor group that includes Ningji, the local Chinese tea chain operator. The transaction makes General Mills the seller of a carved-out mainland China retail asset, while Ningji and its investor partners are the acquiring group. The buyer will receive an exclusive license to use the Häagen-Dazs brand for ice-cream shops and gifting businesses in mainland China, while General Mills will continue to own and operate Häagen-Dazs retail and foodservice businesses in China outside the mainland. Financial terms were not disclosed, and the deal is expected to close in calendar 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. The move comes shortly after General Mills also discussed the sale of its Brazil business, reinforcing management’s broader strategy of portfolio reshaping, margin improvement, and sharper resource allocation.